For a round or square 4 chair dining table you should look at a square rug that measures 8 x 8 feet or a round rug measuring 8 feet in diameter.
Best rug size for dining room.
A rug that s very large can look just like wall to wall carpeting while smaller rugs create focal points within the room.
Most breakfast nook tables have a 7 to 8 foot round or octagon rug.
When in doubt go for the larger size.
First it s important to keep in mind that whatever rug size you choose it should extend at least 24 inches beyond the chairs to accommodate guests moving in and out from the dining table.
For example a long narrow table looks best on a narrow rectangle and a round or oval rug emphasizes the shape of a round or oval table.
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Here are a few tips to consider when choosing the right size rug for your dining room.
Select a rug that s too large and the room may feel smaller than it is.
Choose a rug shape to complement your dining room furniture.
Dinning table without rug.
For a 6 chair rectangular dining table you would typically need a rectangular 8 x 10 feet rug.
A good size for an 8 chair rectangular dining table is about 9 x 12 feet.
It is most pleasing to the eye for the rug to reflect the shape of the table.
8 chair dining room tables need a 9x12.
Most dining room rugs are rectangles but any shape can work.
Too small and the rug may snag when you try to push the dining chairs in and out.
You need 18 to 24 inches on each side so you and your guests can slide chairs out without worrying about falling off the edge of the rug.
Ideally your dining room rug should be about four feet longer and wider than your table.